Somewhere along the line, Southerners came up with the idea to take the traditional bird of Thanksgiving and cook him like any good Southerner would. That’s right, fry him in grease. It was really a wonderful idea and has slowly become a staple of many Thanksgiving feasts all over the country. ...

It’s with the spirit of an old friend that we present to you our favorite single malt whiskies from the five Scotch producing regions of Scotland. We selected our favorites from each region, not ...

Heading in the holiday season, we feel it is timely to offer some background into Scotch. It’s the most labor intensive spirit to produce, which is why it fetches higher prices tags than its kin. ...

For most of us, it’s considered an honor to be called a man’s man. But, that title seems downright insulting to fellow like John L. Sullivan. The legendary pugilist seems to have been born perfectly mustachioed and ready to rumble. ...

Operation Overlord had been the goal of the U.S. Army and President Roosevelt since the beginning of the war. As British Prime Minister Winston Churchill said, “it would mark the beginning of the end of the war”, if successful. ...

In 1939, the effects of the Great Depression were still being harshly felt in rural Virginia. In the quiet town of Bedford times were especially tough. In exchange for a dollar a week and a clean uniform, ...

A prized possession of all United States Marine Corps officers since 1826, the sword first presented to First Liutenant Pressley O’Bannon for his bravery during the First Barbary War is as revered today as ever. ...

Sixteen year old George S. Parker was restless. The board games he enjoyed as a young boy had now become “bored” games. The heavy handed moral lessons presented in a variety of games during this period of the early 1880s were not keeping Parker and his friends entertained. ...

In 1918, due to over harvesting of waterfowl, Congress enacted the Migratory Bird Treaty which stopped commercial waterfowl hunting and set open seasons and bag limits on hunters. During the period of ...

We don’t know of a bad time of the year to enjoy a cold pint of your favorite beer. But, Fall is the home to Octoberfest and might be the best time to treat yourself. Fall beers tend to be a little ...